AI Summit 2026 Winnipeg

AI Summit 2026 Winnipeg is the city’s premier one-day event for business leaders, managers, and innovators ready to move beyond the AI hype

About this Event

Premium Summit for Business Leaders & AI Innovators.

Through hands-on workshops, live case studies, a business hackathon, and department-specific sessions (Finance, Operations, Marketing), you’ll learn exactly how to apply AI to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and create new growth opportunities in your organization - no matter your size or sector.

This isn't just another conference. It's your competitive advantage in 8 intensive hours.

What You'll Walk Away With

Strategic Clarity

Learn how AI impacts growth, costs, and competitiveness at an executive level.

Practical Roadmap

Leave with playbooks and a 90-day plan to pilot AI in key functions.

Competitive Edge

Gain early access to proven frameworks and insights that set you ahead.

What You'll Experience

Case Studies

Real-world AI implementation with local sucess stories.

Best Practices

How to deploy AI and generate measurable ROI.

Hackathon

Build applications with AI-assisted coding.

Panel Discussion

Insights from leading industry and acedemic experts.

Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast

Info: Coffee + light breakfast

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Info: Host introduction

🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Keynote: AI’s Role in the Next 5 Years of Business
Host: Buddhika Madduma

Info: Founder & CEO - ZOOMi Technologies Inc.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 PM
Case Study: Local Success Story in AI Adoption
Host: James Eichele

Info: CEO & Co-Founder - Guild Automation

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break

Info:

Networking

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hands-On Workshop: Automate 5 Daily Business Tasks in 60 Minutes

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Guided practice

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Business Unit Workshop: AI in Finance
Host: Buddhika Madduma

Info: CEO & Co-Founder - LayerNext AI

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch

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Catered meal

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Hackathon Sprint: Solve a Real Business Challenge with AI
Host: Michael Simpson

Info: CEO - CareMate

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Business Unit Workshop: AI in Operations
Host: Buddhika Madduma

Info: Founder & CEO - ZOOMi Technologies Inc.

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Afternoon Break

Info: Refreshments

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Real AI in Winnipeg Businesses – Lessons Learned

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4 Local Leaders + Moderator

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Case Study: AI in Marketing & Customer Service
Host: Buddhika Madduma

Info: Founder & CEO - ZOOMi Technologies Inc.

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Grand Prize Draw & Closing Remarks

Info: Wrap-up

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